On May 3, 2014, of Sewell, formerly of Delaware County, PA, age 95. Beloved husband of the late Irene H., loving father of Linda and the late Leonard, Jr. (Delores), grandfather of Karena and Larry, and great-grandfather of three. Mr. Karter married his high school sweetheart Irene in 1939. They were together for over 74 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Ashland which was deployed in the Pacific. Later his family moved to Pennsylvania, where Mr. Karter worked for Westinghouse Electric for over 40 years. During that time he earned his undergraduate degree from Temple University in 1953, and also attended graduate school at Drexel. After retiring, Mr. Karter and his wife returned to South Jersey where he devoted his energy to serving as a volunteer in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He held several leadership positions including Captain (Division 3, 5NR). He enjoyed teaching boating safety classes, performing vessel examinations and safety patrols of the local waterways. He achieved several personal goals and honors including the AUXOP and Coxswain designations, Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year and the President's Volunteer Service Award. He will be remembered for being persistent and always giving his best effort in everything he did. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by CIECHANOWSKI FUNERAL HOME of Runnemede. Condolences and memories may be shared at Ciefh. com.